Powered by a first-innings century from Devdutt Padikkal and a brilliant ten-wicket match haul by spinner Manav Suthar, India secured a convincing 165-run win over Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday, marking their landmark 600th Test match.

Since making their Test debut in 1932, India's progression in the red-ball format has been remarkable. Though not historically dominant from the start, historic figures from CK Nayadu and Kapil Dev to Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli have continuously redefined Indian cricket's journey.